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How to get fromCastlewellan to Portaferryby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Castlewellan to Portaferry by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, line 16 bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Castlewellan Upper Square to Downpatrick Bus Stationbus bus 17a
    2. Take the bus from Downpatrick Bus Station to Strangford Squarebus bus 16 / ...
    3. Take the carferry from Strangford to Portaferrycarferry car ferry
    2h 27m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Castlewellan to Strangfordcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Strangford to Portaferrycarferry car ferry
    50 min

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  • Distance: 20.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Castlewellan, Northern Ireland and Portaferry, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Castlewellan to Portaferry. However, you can take the bus to Downpatrick Bus Station, take the line 16 bus to Strangford Square, walk to Strangford, then take the car ferry to Portaferry. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Castlewellan to Portaferry via Strangford and Portaferry in around 50 min.

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